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The ScoutCast – Episode 164 – Sheepish

13 August 2015 3941 comments
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Limping out of the blocks like three flabby Dads at their kids’ Sports Day, Granville, Jonty and myself are in a sheepish mood for the first ScoutCast of the season.

We do our upmost to rouse some enthusiasm for the events of Gameweek 1, buoyed by tales from you, the community and your latest round of finely honed questions, drilling down into the current big dilemmas.

Chelsea and Arsenal’s stuttering start, the strategy surrounding Aguero and Sanchez, plus the top targets ahead of Friday’s 6.45 deadline provide plenty to distract me from the fact that I’d been robbed of a David Silva goal just minutes before coming on air.

This ScoutCast was recorded on Monday evening and went out live via our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to our channel to get updates on the next cast if you want to drop in live.

You can relieve the Google Hangout version, warts and all, via the larger movie player below. Or, if you’d prefer the low-fat edited audio version, you’ll need this link or the smaller player below.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Keeping Walcott for now. Dont care if he loses 0.1. Points win prizes not team value. Although it has to be said it would be nice if we knew the likelyhood of him playing from week to week.

    My rival beat me last season with an inferior team value of 4 million so I'm not going to be wasting transfers so much this season.

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      He will just go back up anyway. No big deal.

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      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, he will score another hatrick in GW38 and get a price rise

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          If only I was the type of person to bookmark posts 😉

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    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      "Points win prizes"

      But that's not guaranteed with Walcott...

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  2. heylo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Wait out Courtois' suspension & make a move for Payet, or get Adrian?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Don't just do something - stand there! 😕

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      1. heylo
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Is this a reference?

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  3. il Brutto
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Not sure on which way to go in two weeks time? Midfielder will come in this week and the striker the following week (maybe).

    A) Payet and Gomis
    B) Mane and Sakho

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  4. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Wow, another 1% drop in 30 minutes 😯

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    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Tipping point has been reached - people selling cos they're worried he might drop will ensure he will drop

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Self fulfilling prophecy!

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    3. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I'm still on two minds over it.

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  5. Breadbin
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking of Walcott. Selling, keeping, buying. I have no question, I'm just worrying about Theo Walcott.

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    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Bless you

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    2. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Same

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  6. Numb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    When there is a potential price drop I think some people lose sight of what's actually likely to get them the most points

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    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      So that's why I can see Theo Walcott everywhere

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      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        The selling of

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    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      *Note I said "likely" - doesn't mean definitely, just expected value

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    3. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Tbf I sold him for Silva... and left cash itb for Aguero

      A drop meant I would have to get someone lesser than Silva.

      Was worth it for my team imo

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      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Possibly for you, yes, although Silva has a much harder fixture

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        1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I did want to keep Walcott but his imminent fall would have meant not having Silva... so did it this week.

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          1. Numb
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Fair enough

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      2. JonnyAFC
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Good Call!

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  7. Snapes on a Plane
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Ditch Walcott for?

    A) Payet
    B) Ayew
    C) Sigurdson
    D) Eriksen
    E) Chadli

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    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      F) Theo.

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      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        This

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    2. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      A

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    3. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      He's our Theo, you can't.

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    4. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      We don't know yet

      Pre last weekend I would have said E

      Based on 1 GW then would be A or B - but that's too little data

      None stand out really

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  8. TekkersFC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Jenkinson likely to start?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        How well did Tomkins play at RB?

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        1. TekkersFC
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Very well thats why im a bit worried

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  9. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Those who 'aren't bothered about team value' will be those complaining in GW30 about not being able to afford a 110m team because they've only got a TV of 105m.

    First half of season = TV
    Second half of season = Haul points

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      First half of season = points
      Second half of season = points

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Increasing TV means points, in a lot of cases.

        It's a strategy that took me to 690th, I'll keep it.

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          My strategy took me to 247th 😉

          Any more takers? Simon?

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          1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Ha, please give me full details of your strategy.

            I just buy early to get TV increase, and sell early if falls are imminent to avoid them. Obviously the player has to be good too!

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        2. The Pep Revolution
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Thats some rank, fair play. Still going to risk Walcott this week.

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    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Not last season.

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    3. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Fair enough but losing 0.1M on Walcott isn't too bad. I think most people with poor TV don't constantly monitor the price changes. I think they should take it out...or have prices change at a set time every week.

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    4. The Pep Revolution
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      And as an accountant he knows about these types of things 😉

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      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        He doesn't. He doesn't understand the price change system.

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        1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Players go up, Players go down, some stay the same.

          What more do we need to know?

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          1. Breadbin
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            The economics.

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    5. rozzo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      What is 0.1 in the grand scheme of things. I can get TV by bringing form players in over the course of the season and not by using transfers because some is about to drop 0.1.

      In this instance for me, two free transfers next week is more valuable than 0.1 TV

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  10. Egg noodle
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Not only will Walcott fall in price tonight, but also tomorrow night.

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    1. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Crazy talk

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    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Could do actually

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    3. Clutch13
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      This. His price could very well drop now, and then again I'm the morning.

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      1. Clutch13
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        In*

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  11. Breadbin
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    That's it, this family has stood in my way long enough. I'm going to Walcott.

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  12. BruLee
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Play Targett, Ivanovic or Mings? Have Cedric playing. Can also do Iva --> Cresswell?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Walcott.

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      1. BruLee
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        lol

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      2. thattreblefeeling
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        lol

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      3. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        This

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  13. Netley Lucas
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    94.3 now, the Walcott selling pressure is palpable...

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    1. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I feel pressure sell Walcott tonight. 🙂

      If Walcott fall. Next week Rooney, Walcott -> Aguero, 6.5m mid.
      Sell Walcott 9.0m can do Rooney, Walcott -> Aguero, Ayew or Chadli.

      Really want bottom.

      Just working nightswift so I can look Walcott % all night. If he is too close falling I sell him.

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  14. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Someone mentioned 'Different Strokes'... I was shocked to read a while back that the cute girl who played the sister ended up as a prostitute and died a druggy 😯

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Whatchu talkin' about?

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      1. Wouter
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Walcott

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    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      On crack?

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    3. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe she got a bad rank.

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  15. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Will Walcott start vs Liverpool?

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    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe.

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    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Yes.

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    3. Pav A Nice Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Who?

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    4. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I'm not sure, but Theo might.

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    5. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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  16. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Haha - THE COOL TWAT is an anagram of Theo Walcott. Quite enjoyed that Jarvish

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    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sums up Theo perfectly

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    2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      perfect 😆

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  17. Seb Wassell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    How much of a panic would it cause here if Man United sign Gareth Bale on deadline day?

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    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      He's not Walcott though.

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  18. Simon69
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    What is the obsession with a Walcott price drop? Players with really high team values usually don't do well. It doesn't matter at all.

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    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I bet Simon March wouldn't sell!

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      1. Simon69
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Who's that?

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        1. Numb
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Last year's winner

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          1. Simon69
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Ahhhhhh

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      2. Chicken-Mandy
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        March was wise enough to not pick him in the first place, I should have done the same!

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  19. Number 10
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Courtois > Stekelenburg. Done.

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  20. HP.
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Just emailed FPL, regarding Silvas goal vs WBA (it has been credited to him), asking them to make amendments to his GW points. Hopefully they change it as it is unfair imo.

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    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      You are like a modern day Erin Brockovich. Respect.

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    2. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I hope you're kidding...

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      1. HP.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        No I'm being serious, I want my extra points.

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    3. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I've just emailed FPL to ask that they make sure Theo Walcott starts next week.

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    4. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sauce or Printer

      Get a grav you mess and stop owning players I want

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    5. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      They won't rules are rules.

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      1. HP.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        The rules are bs then, they should wait until they receive confirmation of who scored before confirming the points.

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  21. BruLee
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Please ban the trolling

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    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      FFS don't have the power to ban Theo Walcott

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    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Walcott

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    3. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      If you don't like the posts here you can Walcott any time.

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    4. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Theo

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  22. Al_Fresco
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Are Sunderland the whipping boys this season. Thoughts on basing captain's choices against them?

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    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Wait and see. They have recovered from a heavy defeat before

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    2. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      So far so good. Much better than last seasons 8 nil v Southampton. Mid table obscurity here we come. Just remember, we're the hardest team in the Prem to predict. In fact, whatever you were thinking, reverse it and you won't go wrong.

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  23. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Right, lets see if we can get agueros price to drop

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    1. The Pep Revolution
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Leave Aguero alone 😉

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  24. BruLee
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Walcott (C)!!!!!

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Ban.

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    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Good lad

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    3. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Does C stand for Cya?

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    4. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      C -crap

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    5. Drosiah
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      (Y) Stick with Walcott, he can punish a team, I reckon hes gonna start

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  25. Berkan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    What time are price drops.

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    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      In about 5 hrs

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    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      The-O clock

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    3. Egg noodle
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      7am UK time

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      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Wasnt it earlier last time

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    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      07:00 normal people time.

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    5. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      2.45am

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    6. FPLzebub
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      About an hour too late for Walcott owners.

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    7. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      walcott-o-clock

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  26. ktk_interista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    How come noone here is talking about Walcott? You will regret it when you miss on his hattrick of bicycle kicks and 2 40 yard pass assists.

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    1. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      miss out*

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  27. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Will Wollscheid start?

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    1. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      His name is kind of like Wollcott

      So yes. Nailed

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  28. Lyonnais
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    What if Walcott doesn't drop tonight, will you sell him right after the deadline before the price drop ?

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    1. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      you win at life

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    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      If he doesn't drop today, and I sell him tomorrow, I can avoid the drop?

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      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        After the transfer deadline that is

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      2. Lyonnais
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yes if you sell him after the deadline but before the next price changes.

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        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          That would be wonderful

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          1. Lyonnais
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            But at this time only 1 game of the GW will be finished. You could buy a player who get's injured in his game on saturday/sunday.

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            1. JÆKS ⭐
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Saved my FT, no worries 😀

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        2. Shearer & Sutton
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          That's what I want do.

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  29. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Congratulations to theo walcott whose girlfriend has announced she is expecting a baby.

    It would have been sooner, but apart from an occasional dribble, he kept shooting wide.

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    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      he often pulls the trigger too quickly.

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  30. Coffee
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    People sitting on the Courtois suspension to transferring?

    If so, who've you gone for?

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    1. CableEnable
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kasper

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